Editorials:

J.K. Field and C. Brambilla

Major conceptual change required to improve lung cancer: see a respiratory physician
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 565-566. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Front Rows of Science:

H.A. Jones, P.S. Marino, B.H. Shakur, and N.W. Morrell

In vivo assessment of lung inflammatory cell activity in patients with COPD and asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 567-573. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Cell Biology:

S. Escotte, O. Tabary, D. Dusser, C. Majer-Teboul, E. Puchelle, and J. Jacquot

Fluticasone reduces IL-6 and IL-8 production of cystic fibrosis bronchial epithelial cells via IKK-ß kinase pathway
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 574-581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Bench to Bedside: Biomarkers of Disease:

P.G. Gibson, P.A.B. Wark, J.L. Simpson, C. Meldrum, S. Meldrum, N. Saltos, and M. Boyle

Induced sputum IL-8 gene expression, neutrophil influx and MMP-9 in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 582-588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

G.E. Carpagnano, S.A. Kharitonov, M.P. Foschino-Barbaro, O. Resta, E. Gramiccioni, and P.J. Barnes

Increased inflammatory markers in the exhaled breath condensate of cigarette smokers
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 589-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A. Soop, A. Sollevi, E. Weitzberg, J.O.N. Lundberg, J. Palm, and J. Albert

Exhaled NO and plasma cGMP increase after endotoxin infusion in healthy volunteers
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 594-599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

H. Riechelmann, T. Deutschle, E. Friemel, H-J. Gross, and M. Bachem

Biological markers in nasal secretions
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 600-605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Oncology:

R.J. Fergusson, C.S. Thomson, D.H. Brewster, P.H. Brown, R. Milroy on behalf of the Scottish Cancer Trials Lung Group and the Scottish Cancer Therapy Network

Lung cancer: the importance of seeing a respiratory physician
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 606-610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A-P. Meert, J-M. Verdebout, B. Martin, V. Ninane, F. Feoli, and J-P. Sculier

Epidermal growth factor receptor expression in pre-invasive and early invasive bronchial lesions
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 611-615. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Childhood Asthma:

T.F. Leung, C.K. Wong, C.W.K. Lam, A.M. Li, W.K. Ip, G.W.K. Wong, and T.F. Fok

Plasma TARC concentration may be a useful marker for asthmatic exacerbation in children
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 616-620. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

L. Bentur, R. Beck, M. Shinawi, T. Naveh, and N. Gavriely

Wheeze monitoring in children for assessment of nocturnal asthma and response to therapy
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 621-626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A.M. Landstra, H.M. Boezen, D.S. Postma, and W.M.C. van Aalderen

Effect of intravenous hydrocortisone on nocturnal airflow limitation in childhood asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 627-632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Sim, A. Griffiths, D. Armstrong, C. Clarke, C. Rodda, and N. Freezer

Adrenal suppression from high-dose inhaled fluticasone propionate in children with asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 633-636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Occupational and Environmental Exposures:

M. Padoan, V. Pozzato, M. Simoni, L. Zedda, G. Milan, I. Bononi, C. Piola, P. Maestrelli, P. Boschetto, and C.E. Mapp

Long-term follow-up of toluene diisocyanate-induced asthma
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 637-640. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

K.K. Heldal, A.S. Halstensen, J. Thorn, W. Eduard, and T.S. Halstensen

Airway inflammation in waste handlers exposed to bioaerosols assessed by induced sputum
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 641-645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

J. Grunewald, A. Eklund, K. Katchar, A. Moshfegh, C. Lidén, L. Lundgren, L. Skare, and G. Tornling

Lung accumulations of eosinophil granulocytes after exposure to cornstarch glove powder
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 646-651. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

D. Shusterman, J. Balmes, P.C. Avila, M.A. Murphy, and E. Matovinovic

Chlorine inhalation produces nasal congestion in allergic rhinitics without mast cell degranulation
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 652-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Epidemiology:

N. Jakeways, T. McKeever, S.A. Lewis, S.T. Weiss, and J. Britton

Relationship between FEV₁ reduction and respiratory symptoms in the general population
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 658-663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Y. Kelly, A. Sacker, and M. Marmot

Nutrition and respiratory health in adults: findings from the Health Survey for Scotland
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 664-671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

M.L. Larsson, H-M. Loit, M. Meren, J. Põlluste, A. Magnusson, K. Larsson, and B. Lundbäck

Passive smoking and respiratory symptoms in the FinEsS Study
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 672-676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Mechanical Ventilation and Gas Exchange:

L. Röhrig, R. Kuhlen, J. Baumert, and R. Rossaint

Replacement of physiologically autoinhaled nitric oxide in intubated patients
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 677-681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Sleep Disordered Breathing:

E. Sforza, J.P. Janssens, T. Rochat, and V. Ibanez

Determinants of altered quality of life in patients with sleep-related breathing disorders
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 682-687. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Z. Pelin, D. Karadeniz, L. Öztürk, E. Gözükirmizi, and H. Kaynak

The role of mean inspiratory effort on daytime sleepiness
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 688-694. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Original Articles: Respiratory Infections:

P.P. España, A. Capelastegui, J.M. Quintana, A. Soto, I. Gorordo, M. García-Urbaneja, and A. Bilbao

A prediction rule to identify allocation of inpatient care in community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 695-701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E. García Vázquez, J.A. Martínez, J. Mensa, F. Sánchez, M.A. Marcos, A. de Roux, and A. Torres

C-reactive protein levels in community-acquired pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 702-705. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Series:

O. Vandenplas and J-L. Malo

Definitions and types of work-related asthma: a nosological approach
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 706-712. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

T.J. Marrie

Coxiella burnetii pneumonia
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 713-719. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

E.D. Moloney and T.W. Evans

Pathophysiology and pharmacological treatment of pulmonary hypertension in acute respiratory distress syndrome
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 720-727. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Case for Diagnosis:

O. Ghekiere, B. Weynand, P. Collard, and E. Coche

Progressive dyspnoea in a 40-yr-old female
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 728-731. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correspondence:

T. Pieters

The best treatment for the first episode of primary spontaneous pneumothorax: an unanswered question
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 732. [Full Text] [PDF]  

J-M. Tschopp, C. Boutin, P. Astoul, J-P. Janssen, C-T. Bolliger, L. Delaunois, P. Driesen, G. Tassi, A-P. Perruchoud, and the European Study on Medical Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy team

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 732-733. [Full Text] [PDF]  

R.P. Cole

Carbon dioxide production during acetazolamide and medroxyprogesterone treatment
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 733. [Full Text] [PDF]  

M. Wagenaar and H. Folgering

From the Authors
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 733. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Authors' Correction:

"Incidence of asthma and respiratory symptoms by sex, age and smoking in a community study". T.M.L. Eagan, P.S. Bakke, G.E. Eide, A. Gulsvik. Eur Respir J 2002; 19: 599–605.
Eur Respir J 2003 21: 735. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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